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A biomechanical orthotic for a patient with unicompartmental knee arthritis can be helpful but really only as a temporary measure. Arthritic knee pain is relieved by various anti-inflammatories, walking aids and eventually surgery.

If a patient is not a candidate for any of the above and does not wish to have surgery, then a biomechanical orthotic may help. With this condition the orthotic has to redirect forces within the knee. For medial (inside edge of the knee) arthritis, lateral posting is used. For lateral knee arthritis, (outside edge of the knee) medial posting is used. This approach opens up the joint space within the knee and the weight is borne on the healthy part of the joint.

P.T.I. Orthotic Laboratory
2805 Wilderness Pl., Ste-400
Boulder, CO. 80301
Ph# 303-443-9999
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* Foot orthotics are not a cure all for hip, knee and lower leg problems as advertised on TV infomercials. Most hip, leg and lower leg problems are a result of a faulty training program, weak or overused muscles, or muscle imbalances. If a biomechanical malalingnment is present, biomechanical orthotics can be very successful in treating your problems.

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